B&L inks distribution deal with PhysIOL

Bausch & Lomb Inc. has concluded a deal with contact lens maker PhysIOL S.A. calling for the local firm to distribute some lines of PhysIOL hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lenses in Asian, European and Middle Eastern markets, officials said Wednesday.

The deal includes PhysIOL’s Micro line of hydrophilic preloaded, UV and blue-blocking, aspheric monofocal intraocular lenses in limited markets. Distribution rights are exclusive or shared with PhysIOL depending on the market. The companies are leaving open a possibility of expanding the arrangement, officials said.

“We are excited to provide ophthalmic surgeons with a greater choice when selecting an intraocular lens best-suited for their patient’s needs, and look forward to broadening the reach of PhysIOL’s products,” Barr said in a statement.